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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,045.68, 19,372.53 and 9,796.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,045.68, 19,372.53 and 9,796.96 is: 13,512.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,045.68 : 19,372.53 = 9,796.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,045.68/19,372.53 = 9,796.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,045.68x = 19,372.53 × 9,796.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,045.68x = 189,791,901.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,791,901.51/14,045.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,512.48

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